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Question· writtenPQ 562asked

562. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Inflation Co-Operation Framework, which sees the State bearing up to 70% of the additional inflationary costs on public works contracts, will encompass Part V builds; if so, if he will outline if it is the responsibility of the relevant local authority to progress such an application to the scheme or if it lies with the developer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1668/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

562. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Inflation Co-Operation Framework, which sees the State bearing up to 70% of the additional inflationary costs on public works contracts, will encompass Part V builds; if so, if he will outline if it is the responsibility of the relevant local authority to progress such an application to the scheme or if it lies with the developer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1668/23]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

496. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details on the much-anticipated review of the first-time home scheme ceiling prices, in particular for counties Louth and Meath, further to previous calls by this Deputy, given there are few to no new homes in the Louth area for less than the current €300,000 ceiling price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63694/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

496. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details on the much-anticipated review of the first-time home scheme ceiling prices, in particular for counties Louth and Meath, further to previous calls by this Deputy, given there are few to no new homes in the Louth area for less than the current €300,000 ceiling price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63694/22]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

495. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63693/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

495. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63693/22]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

378. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in respect of the recently introduced rent relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2176/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

378. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in respect of the recently introduced rent relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2176/23]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the changes to benefit-in-kind for 2023 which will negatively impact the vast majority of benefit-in-kind recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1628/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

353. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in respect of the changes to benefit-in-kind for 2023 which will negatively impact the vast majority of benefit-in-kind recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1628/23]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made since both Drogheda and Dundalk were included in the 35 exemplar transport projects announced as part of the Pathfinder programme in October 2022; the expected timelines for the commencement of both projects respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1705/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

265. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made since both Drogheda and Dundalk were included in the 35 exemplar transport projects announced as part of the Pathfinder programme in October 2022; the expected timelines for the commencement of both projects respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1705/23]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the current status of the Meath County Council draft appraisal for the proposed Julianstown bypass which aims to deal with the relentless congestion experienced in the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1241/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

231. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the current status of the Meath County Council draft appraisal for the proposed Julianstown bypass which aims to deal with the relentless congestion experienced in the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1241/23]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if a response will issue to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to taxpayer-funded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63839/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

188. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if a response will issue to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to taxpayer-funded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63839/22]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 13 December 2022, if he will outline the established survey application procedures that are referred to in his response; the process the owners of the hebble ship will need to undertake; the expected timeline for such a process if there is a risk of further deterioration of the recently refloated ship and the obvious pollution and environmental concerns that are associated with any further sinking incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63366/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 13 December 2022, if he will outline the established survey application procedures that are referred to in his response; the process the owners of the hebble ship will need to undertake; the expected timeline for such a process if there is a risk of further deterioration of the recently refloated ship and the obvious pollution and environmental concerns that are associated with any further sinking incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63366/22]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the €10 million fund to further support persons in, or at risk of, energy poverty this winter and into 2023 will provide vital electricity credits to the thousands of full-time mobile home residents who to date have been unable to access the Government credit despite being in one of the most vulnerable sections of society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63854/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 January 2023

85. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the €10 million fund to further support persons in, or at risk of, energy poverty this winter and into 2023 will provide vital electricity credits to the thousands of full-time mobile home residents who to date have been unable to access the Government credit despite being in one of the most vulnerable sections of society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63854/22]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the total number of DEIS appeals that have been received by county and location; the reason for refusals in tabular form; the mechanism by which a school can be independently reviewed after a failed review if it disagrees with the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63094/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

242. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the total number of DEIS appeals that have been received by county and location; the reason for refusals in tabular form; the mechanism by which a school can be independently reviewed after a failed review if it disagrees with the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63094/22]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total cost to the State and total length of time remaining on the M1 toll contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62879/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

183. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total cost to the State and total length of time remaining on the M1 toll contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62879/22]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and his Department have made any progress with respect to supporting full-time residents in mobile homes by providing much-needed vital access to the €200 electricity payments given that the payment is intended to be issued to all principal residences; if he will issue a statement of intent to support this vulnerable cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62728/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

104. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and his Department have made any progress with respect to supporting full-time residents in mobile homes by providing much-needed vital access to the €200 electricity payments given that the payment is intended to be issued to all principal residences; if he will issue a statement of intent to support this vulnerable cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62728/22]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the required establishment of dedicated resources within regional lead authorities to provide co-ordination, expertise and advice to ensure enforcement of the new air-quality regulations nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62729/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

96. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the required establishment of dedicated resources within regional lead authorities to provide co-ordination, expertise and advice to ensure enforcement of the new air-quality regulations nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62729/22]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the proposed works for the Mell Greenway, Drogheda, following the further engagement from her Department offering extensions and assistance to Louth County Council to ensure that the monies would not be lost further to the approvement of €200,000 for the project through the outdoor recreational scheme in February 2020; if a final decision has been made on the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62717/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

18. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the proposed works for the Mell Greenway, Drogheda, following the further engagement from her Department offering extensions and assistance to Louth County Council to ensure that the monies would not be lost further to the approvement of €200,000 for the project through the outdoor recreational scheme in February 2020; if a final decision has been made on the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62717/22]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if further progress has been made with regard to the purchase and location of a new library for Dunleer, County Louth, given the large increase in local population and the welcome increase in the numbers attending the current facility over the past number of years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62718/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

6. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if further progress has been made with regard to the purchase and location of a new library for Dunleer, County Louth, given the large increase in local population and the welcome increase in the numbers attending the current facility over the past number of years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62718/22]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he has received the audit of TAPS payments undertaken by both the NTPF and the HSE; if so, if he will publish the audit in full; if the audit is not completed when he expects to receive the report and publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62520/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2022

267. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he has received the audit of TAPS payments undertaken by both the NTPF and the HSE; if so, if he will publish the audit in full; if the audit is not completed when he expects to receive the report and publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62520/22]

Question· writtenPQ 621asked

621. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the total number of dentists who are registered to provide services to patients with medical cards in counties Louth and Meath over the years 2019 to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62168/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

621. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the total number of dentists who are registered to provide services to patients with medical cards in counties Louth and Meath over the years 2019 to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62168/22]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any explanation can be given to students suffering from a diagnosis of dyscalculia where they are having to source and pay a psychologist to complete an assessment report in order to apply for the DARE scheme, when required assessments for dyslexia and other assessment are undertaken by the school; if he will provide details; if there are any plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62011/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

476. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any explanation can be given to students suffering from a diagnosis of dyscalculia where they are having to source and pay a psychologist to complete an assessment report in order to apply for the DARE scheme, when required assessments for dyslexia and other assessment are undertaken by the school; if he will provide details; if there are any plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62011/22]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to SI 309 of 2022 which provides for planning exemptions for temporary accommodation for displaced Ukrainians, if any proposals are being brought forward to streamline the required building regulations to ensure a timely turnaround on proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62135/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

309. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to SI 309 of 2022 which provides for planning exemptions for temporary accommodation for displaced Ukrainians, if any proposals are being brought forward to streamline the required building regulations to ensure a timely turnaround on proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62135/22]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on the communications received by his Department from the vessel owners of the Hebble Sand dredge ship currently moored in Drogheda after being refloated following its sinking earlier this year, in respect of their plan to remove the unsightly and environmentally impactful vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62012/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

198. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on the communications received by his Department from the vessel owners of the Hebble Sand dredge ship currently moored in Drogheda after being refloated following its sinking earlier this year, in respect of their plan to remove the unsightly and environmentally impactful vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62012/22]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the way that the Government is addressing and providing more employment opportunities to healthcare staff in both the home care sector and the broader health sector through the employment permit process to help deal with Ireland's current staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62067/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2022

87. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the way that the Government is addressing and providing more employment opportunities to healthcare staff in both the home care sector and the broader health sector through the employment permit process to help deal with Ireland's current staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62067/22]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of patients seen for emergency care only at HSE dental clinics, broken down by county for each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61406/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2022

304. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of patients seen for emergency care only at HSE dental clinics, broken down by county for each of the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61406/22]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on the considerable savings that the State may make by frontloading investment in mental health services, rather than the current funding model; if he would like to see changes in the funding model going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56474/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2022

301. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health his views on the considerable savings that the State may make by frontloading investment in mental health services, rather than the current funding model; if he would like to see changes in the funding model going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56474/22]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated under each individual scheme of support for nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic; if he will ensure that this funding is audited and the audit findings will be published; if he will carry out an inquiry into the way that nursing homes performed during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60912/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2022

70. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated under each individual scheme of support for nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic; if he will ensure that this funding is audited and the audit findings will be published; if he will carry out an inquiry into the way that nursing homes performed during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60912/22]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a response will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in respect of third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61281/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2022

95. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a response will issue to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in respect of third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61281/22]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made, from the date of the original application to date, on the construction of a school (details supplied); the reason for the delays, if any, in progressing the application; the expected commencement date for the construction of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61109/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2022

52. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made, from the date of the original application to date, on the construction of a school (details supplied); the reason for the delays, if any, in progressing the application; the expected commencement date for the construction of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61109/22]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a response will issue to issues raised in correspondence by a local football club (details supplied) with regard to funding issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61188/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2022

26. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a response will issue to issues raised in correspondence by a local football club (details supplied) with regard to funding issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61188/22]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to supports for persons living with neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60383/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2022

577. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to supports for persons living with neurological conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60383/22]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on progress to date on implementing the Gerian Report by the Drogheda Implementation Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60454/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2022

51. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on progress to date on implementing the Gerian Report by the Drogheda Implementation Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60454/22]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of facilities that have closed and ceased operations by name and location since the payments were awarded, of the recent TAPS payments of nearly €150 million distributed to nursing homes throughout the country to help manage the response to Covid-19; if any nursing homes voluntarily returned monies to his Department for any reason in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59996/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

352. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the number of facilities that have closed and ceased operations by name and location since the payments were awarded, of the recent TAPS payments of nearly €150 million distributed to nursing homes throughout the country to help manage the response to Covid-19; if any nursing homes voluntarily returned monies to his Department for any reason in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59996/22]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if progress has been made with respect to recruitment of occupational therapists in County Louth; if neighbouring areas with suitable levels of occupational therapists could transfer or redirect services; if persons will be offered appointments in neighbouring areas, in order to deal with the absolutely unacceptable void in services in the Louth area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59993/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

350. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if progress has been made with respect to recruitment of occupational therapists in County Louth; if neighbouring areas with suitable levels of occupational therapists could transfer or redirect services; if persons will be offered appointments in neighbouring areas, in order to deal with the absolutely unacceptable void in services in the Louth area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59993/22]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update with respect to the progression of the 50-bed St. Joseph’s Hospital development in Ardee, County Louth; when the project is expected to be completed; if he will supply any other relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59940/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

337. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update with respect to the progression of the 50-bed St. Joseph’s Hospital development in Ardee, County Louth; when the project is expected to be completed; if he will supply any other relevant information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59940/22]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice the total funding awarded over the years 2020 to date through the Dormant Account Funds by funding amount, organisation, and location in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59956/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

314. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice the total funding awarded over the years 2020 to date through the Dormant Account Funds by funding amount, organisation, and location in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59956/22]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update in respect of allowing persons studying in Ireland under a student visa to work more than 20 hours per week during term time in order to assist the hospitality and other sectors to fill job vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59937/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

313. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update in respect of allowing persons studying in Ireland under a student visa to work more than 20 hours per week during term time in order to assist the hospitality and other sectors to fill job vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59937/22]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the long-awaited new fire station for Dunleer, County Louth; the location and details of the development; the key project expected timelines; the total number of staff expected to be employed once complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59971/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

209. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the long-awaited new fire station for Dunleer, County Louth; the location and details of the development; the key project expected timelines; the total number of staff expected to be employed once complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59971/22]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the long-awaited and much-delayed Westgate vision plan for Drogheda; the expected key project timeline; the expected cost of the initial proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59941/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

206. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the long-awaited and much-delayed Westgate vision plan for Drogheda; the expected key project timeline; the expected cost of the initial proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59941/22]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the long-awaited transfer of ownership of the historic Westgate House, Drogheda County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59955/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

190. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the long-awaited transfer of ownership of the historic Westgate House, Drogheda County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59955/22]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on Louth County Councils plans to develop phase 1 of the Northern Cross Route in Drogheda using NTMA funding; if he will provide an update on recent discussions with Louth County Council on the proposed plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59954/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

184. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on Louth County Councils plans to develop phase 1 of the Northern Cross Route in Drogheda using NTMA funding; if he will provide an update on recent discussions with Louth County Council on the proposed plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59954/22]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline his plans to further develop further and higher education and training for the hospitality sector to entice more persons to consider the sector as a long-term career opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59671/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

135. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline his plans to further develop further and higher education and training for the hospitality sector to entice more persons to consider the sector as a long-term career opportunity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59671/22]

Question· oralPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views with respect to the campaign for better working conditions and pay led by personal assistants working in institutes for further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59672/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

100. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views with respect to the campaign for better working conditions and pay led by personal assistants working in institutes for further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59672/22]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details in relation to the announcement that €100 million is being allocated to fund land legacy debt and €125 million is being allocated to establish a land acquisition fund under the Housing Agency; the way that this will assist in the case of Louth County Council and its applicable sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59670/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

47. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details in relation to the announcement that €100 million is being allocated to fund land legacy debt and €125 million is being allocated to establish a land acquisition fund under the Housing Agency; the way that this will assist in the case of Louth County Council and its applicable sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59670/22]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Croí Cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grant; if the current grant amounts will be reviewed to entice more persons into the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59669/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2022

6. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Croí Cónaithe vacant property refurbishment grant; if the current grant amounts will be reviewed to entice more persons into the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59669/22]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will seek assurances that the role of the night-time economy advisers will be decided by an open competition call to ensure specialists in hospitality and night-time economies have an opportunity to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59708/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2022

81. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will seek assurances that the role of the night-time economy advisers will be decided by an open competition call to ensure specialists in hospitality and night-time economies have an opportunity to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59708/22]